Question

im trying to test code that will create an xml file from mysql using php.im trying to test it.i have the ipaddress and passwords, username, etc.my computer is not on the server that holds the database.is there a way i can link to it to test if my code is right?

Answer 1

  mysql_connect($ipAddress, $username, $password); //connects to the machine with given IP
  mysql_select_db($database_name); //selects specific database on that server